On Sunday evening immediately after we’d had the good news that missing dog Schnapps was reunited with her family, I received a message and photograph that dissolved my euphoria in seconds. My friend Janet,...

Friday 13th lived up to its reputation. It showed its grim misfortune as a day not-to-be-forgotten for my close friend Kathleen. Her dog Schnapps, ‘normal’ sister to three damaged, ex-breeding schnauzer sisters was let...

Just before Christmas a jaw-dropping statement was made during a radio interview. It involved the UK’s main animal welfare charities and the Kennel Club. As someone who, along with others has long criticised the...